Hikaru

Q: Is Hikaru a boy or girl name?

Hikaru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #22230, and as a girl name it ranks #54978.

Q: How popular is the name Hikaru?

Hikaru is ranked #22230 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #22,230 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hikaru is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Hikaru often also consider Asten, Daryen, .

Popularity Over Time

#22,230

Current Rank

Peaked 2006 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #22,230
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Hik Hiy Hikie Hikaie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Hikaru is also used as a girl name, ranked #54978.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hikaru

Is Hikaru a boy or girl name?

Hikaru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #22230. As a girl name, it is ranked #54978. Hikaru is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Hikaru?

Hikaru is currently ranked #22230 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hikaru?

Common nicknames for Hikaru include Hik, Hiy, Hikie, and Hikaie.

Is Hikaru a common or rare name?

Hikaru is an uncommon name, ranked #22230 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hikaru

Hikaru is a boy name .

Is Hikaru a boy or girl name? Hikaru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,230 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54,978. Hikaru is more commonly used as a boy name.

Hikaru is currently ranked #22,230 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hikaru include Hik, Hiy, Hikie, and Hikaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.